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Is it okay to soak in a hot bath with a bath bomb if i have a skin infection? if i remember correctly the doctor who diagnosed the infection said it w

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Bathtub folliculitis: It is OK with some infections, but if you have hot tub or bathtub folliculitis that could be the cause or make it worse.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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